Ice Melt Products

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQM22001372) seeking vendors to supply and deliver ice melt products for Providence County and other political subdivisions statewide. The procurement seeks both granular/pellet and liquid ice melt products, with 31 specific line items covering various manufacturers and product types, including quantities ranging from 500 bags to 25 totes per item. The initial contract period will commence approximately October 1, 2022, and run for one year, with options to renew for up to three additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by August 9, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period running from July 11 to July 20, 2022. Pricing must be quoted as a single, firm F.O.B. destination unit price, which will serve as the maximum price during the agreement period, and any manufacturer price declines must be reflected in reduced agreement prices to the state.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement, with vendors required to submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity. Participation is open to political subdivisions, including municipalities, institutions of higher education, municipal and state schools, and quasi-public agencies. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the Master Price Agreement. While no specific total contract value is provided, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests significant potential for multiple vendors to be awarded contracts. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and comply with state laws, regulations, and affirmative action requirements to be considered for award.